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Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
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Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

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Antique 18th century quality burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a fantastic quality large burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bureau with a shaped fall opening to reveal a spectacular fitted interior consisting of 10 drawers, pigeon holes, bookends and a door to the centre opening to reveal a single drawer and a well with secret compartments above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles. It stands on claw feet united by a shaped apron and a magnificent floral marquetry and Mother of Pearl inlay throughout this incredible two part bureau

The quality of this showcase piece is breathtaking from the superior design to the incredible inlay. This was most certainly crafted by one of the top cabinet makers of the 18th century and is in beautiful original condition

H 113.7 x W 144 x D 67cm

To surface 87.5cm

Date 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
113.7cm (44.76")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1187390
Dealers Internal Reference
1746
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Antique 18th century quality burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a fantastic quality large burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bureau with a shaped fall opening to reveal a spectacular fitted interior consisting of 10 drawers, pigeon holes, bookends and a door to the centre opening to reveal a single drawer and a well with secret compartments above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles.
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It stands on claw feet united by a shaped apron and a magnificent floral marquetry and Mother of Pearl inlay throughout this incredible two part bureau.
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fig 1. An eighteenth-century burr walnut bombe bureau featuring floral marquetry inlays, a slant-front lid, three long drawers, and carved feet.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

The quality of this showcase piece is breathtaking from the superior design to the incredible inlay. This was most certainly crafted by one of the top cabinet makers of the 18th century and is in beautiful original condition

H 113.7 x W 144 x D 67cm

To surface 87.5cm

Date 1780

Height
113.7cm (44.76")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187390
Dealers Internal Ref
1746
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An eighteenth-century burr walnut bombe bureau featuring floral marquetry inlays, a slant-front lid, three long drawers, and carved feet.

Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

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An eighteenth-century burr walnut bombe bureau featuring floral marquetry inlays, a slant-front lid, three long drawers, and carved feet.
Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
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An eighteenth-century burr walnut bombe bureau featuring floral marquetry inlays, a slant-front lid, three long drawers, and carved feet.
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A bombe bureau is a writing desk featuring a characteristic outward-curving lower section and a sloping fall-front lid. Popularised during the 18th century, particularly in Dutch and Continental furniture design, these pieces feature intricate floral marquetry constructed using contrasting wood veneers inlaid into a primary timber carcass.

18th-century bureaux were typically constructed using solid timber frames faced with burr walnut or mahogany veneers. Marquetry details were executed using various coloured hardwoods and fruitwoods, while drawer linings were crafted from oak or pine with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic 18th-century examples display signs of hand-sawing on drawer bases, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and cast brass handles secured with period-correct fittings. Examining the underside and back panels reveals hand-planed timber and natural shrinkage along wood grain lines.

A decorative marquetry bureau serves as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living space. Positioning the piece against a neutral backdrop balances the visual complexity of the inlaid motifs while offering functional storage and a compact workspace.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the bureau away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or pigment fading.
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